Some like it hot… others it prefer mild, smoked, or even glazed in sweet chili sauce. In this episode of Arch Eats, hosts George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr delve into the seemingly endless world of chicken wings and help you make sense of the city’s best offerings by breaking them down into categories and sharing their top picks. They’ll talk about the usual suspects, but they’ve also unearthed some surprises, including a popular Middle Eastern restaurant that boasts a cult following for its wings and an under-the-radar tea house that just might be the episode’s biggest surprise wing story. Tune in to hear if your go-to makes the cut—or maybe find a new, unexpected favorite.

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Mentioned in this episode:

• Katie’s: 9568 Manchester, Rock Hill, 314-942-6555
• EdgeWild Restaurant & Winery: 550 Chesterfield Center, Chesterfield, 636-532-0550
• Beast Craft BBQ: 20 S Belt W, Belleville, 618-257-9000
• Stellar Hog BBQ: 5623 Leona, Holly Hills, 314-481-8448
• Big Chief Roadhouse: 17352 Manchester, Wildwood, 636-458-3200
• Syberg’s: Multiple locations
• Helen Fitzgerald’s: 3650 S Lindbergh, Sunset Hills, 314-984-0026
• Three Kings Pub: Multiple locations
• The Village Bar: 12247 Manchester, Des Peres, 314-821-4532
• Westport Social: 910 W Port Plaza, Maryland Heights, 314-548-2876
• Café Ganadara: 6413 Hampton, St. Louis Hills, 314-802-7044
• Chiang Mai: 8158 Big Bend, Webster Groves, 314-961-8889
• O! Wing Plus: 10094 Page, Overland, 314-395-0180
• Sister Cities Cajun: 3550 S Broadway, Marine Villa, 314-405-0447
• Billy G’s: Multiple locations
• Fenton Bar & Grill: 701 Rudder, Fenton, 636-305-7041
• Salt + Smoke: Multiple locations
• Chuck’s Hot Chicken: Multiple locations
• The Vine: 3171 S Grand, Tower Grove South, 314-776-0991
• Gobble Stop Smokehouse: 1227 Castillon Arcade, Creve Coeur, 314-878-5586
• BC’s Kitchen: 11 Meadow Cir, Lake St. Louis, 636-542-9090
• Golden Wok: 15941 Manchester, Ellisville, 636-230-8966
• Sum Tea House: 8501 Olive, University City, 314-222-1540
• Baumann’s Fine Meats: 8829 Manchester, Brentwood, 314-968-3080

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